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Senator Pham condemns federal invocation of Alien Enemies Act, cites historic abuses
2674050 · March 18, 2025
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Senator Pham used a remonstrance to condemn President Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act, warned of circumvention of congressional war powers and compared the move to past federal abuses including the WWII internment of Japanese Americans.
Senator Pham used the Senate floor to condemn President Trump’s reported invocation of the Alien Enemies Act and to warn of historical parallels and constitutional concerns.
"I rise today to condemn President Trump's recent invocation of the Alien Enemies Act," Pham said, arguing the statute allows the president to…
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